Nissan Rogue Vs. Honda CR-V: Compare Cars
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'Good,' frontal offset; 'good,' side impact; 'good,' rear impact; 'good,' roof strength; Top Safety Pick
Four stars overall, four stars frontal, five stars side
there's an available wide-angle side-view monitor to help the driver see what's happening in blind spots on the passenger side of the vehicle
SAFETY | 9 out of 10
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'Good,' frontal offset; 'good,' side impact; 'good,' rear impact; 'good,' roof strength; Top Safety Pick
IIHS
Four stars overall, four stars frontal, five stars side
NHTSA
there's an available wide-angle side-view monitor to help the driver see what's happening in blind spots on the passenger side of the vehicle
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With ten airbags, side-curtain airbags, side bags for the rear seats, anti-lock brakes, and electronic stability control, the RX models include all the usual standard equipment in this area; but there are a few more features that help it stand out. A hill-holder feature aids safer take-offs on steep, slippery terrain—a snow-covered driveway, for instance—while an available rearview camera system helps with visibility in the driveway or in parking lots (though even with it, the rear pillar can block your view when making lane changes).
Among the RX's many advanced-tech accident-avoidance features are a Pre-Collision System that uses radar sensors to detect a possible impact, then readies the brakes and seatbelts for an imminent crash. Adaptive lighting and automatic high beams are also on offer.
Although neither of the major U.S. safety agencies have extended their crash-test scores for the 2013 model year at the time of posting, the RX 350 and RX 450h should carry forward with top 'good' results in all categories of Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) testing—it's been a repeat Top Safety Pick—along with four-star results in federal NCAP occupant-protection tests. The RX has earned five stars in both the federal side impact test and in its new side-pole rating, which makes it a particularly impressive performer in that area.
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Conclusion
Especially strong side safety ratings and some standout features make the 2013 RX models secure family picks.
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